# Back Alley Bowling - Northridge > Old school bowling lanes combine with booth style seating and a pool room to create a classy joint with a fun atmosphere. Music plays while families enjoy friendly competition and kids explore an arcade area. The space feels spacious and relaxed, with a bar adding to the social vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Back-Alley-Bowling---Northridge-formerly-Matador-Bowl - Address: 9118 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, California, United States - Phone: +18188928677 - Website: http://www.backalleybowling.com/ - Google rating: 4.4 (1355 reviews) ## What it is good for - Fun Activities — 9.8/10 - Food — 8.7/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 - Arcades — 7.5/10 - Bowling — 6.9/10 - Bar — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "It's a fun place to have a good time with friends or family." - "The food here is delicious and yummy." - "It's so Kid Friendly; my kids loved the arcade." ## Good to know - Each bowling lane costs $50, with a $5 shoe rental per person. - Kids bowl for free during the summer promotion. - Parking is generally easy to find at the bowling alley. - The venue does not allow outside food or drinks. - Expect long wait times for assistance at the front desk. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.